Archive for February, 2009
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
A greener computer usually means components that require less energy, and are run by alternative power sources like hand cranks and solar collectors. One enterprising inventor has come up with a way to make a green computer out of cardboard.
Posted in Green Technology | No Comments »
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Yahoo, the company spent a staggering $79 million dollars last year fighting off the takeover bid by Microsoft.
Posted in Google, Internet, Legal, Microsoft, Yahoo! | 1 Comment »
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Hearst corporation has hatched an idea that they hope will save the great American newspaper. They plan to introduce an e-reader, similar to the Kindle, for newspapers.
Posted in Advertising, Amazon, Internet, Technology | 4 Comments »
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Nokia recently announced plans to start offering Skype VoIP service on some of its smartphones, and now mobile providers have started reacting to the news – not well as you might imagine.
Posted in Cell phones, Technology, Wi-Fi | 3 Comments »
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
After getting a little bit of criticism from the Authors Guild over one feature of its new Kindle 2, Amazon has backed down to avoid a row. Are book publishers about to make the same mistake as record labels in rejecting new technology in order to maintain their hold over the industry?
Posted in Amazon, Legal, Opinion, Technology | No Comments »
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Internode, an Internet Service Provider, in Australia will be offer 100mbps Fiber-to-the-Home Service. Prices will start from $32 for 25mbps and be offered in 50mbps and 100mbps, retailing for under US$64.
Posted in Internet, Science and technology | No Comments »
Friday, February 27th, 2009
The computer game, World of Warcraft, is addictive, that much I admit. But does it really deserve to be lumped in with class-A drugs such as cocaine? Sweden’s Youth Care Foundation thinks so.
Posted in Health, Opinion, Technology | 3 Comments »
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Social networking is on the increase. Most of us use at least one of the big ones to keep in touch with friends and share with them what’s going on in our lives. But beware of of what you say, because it could potentially cost you your job.
Posted in Internet, Opinion, Social Media, Technology | 3 Comments »
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Most green insulation is made from recycled material, recyclable material or both. Cotton insulation is no exception. Made from 85 percent post production denim and other cotton fabric scraps, the insulation is also recyclable.
Posted in Green Technology | 2 Comments »
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Japan’s leading cellphone network operator has withdrawn the BlackBerry Bold just a week after its release in the country. It comes after 30 users complained the keyboard was heating up during recharging.
Posted in Cell phones | No Comments »
Friday, February 27th, 2009
The second rogue application scam to hit Facebook in a week appears designed to capitalize on the row over changes to the site’s terms and conditions. The scam tricks users into following a link to explain a “warning” for violating site rules.
Posted in Google, Malware, Scams, Security, Social Media, Web2.0 | No Comments »
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Hulu may be losing friends and alienating users by shutting down access to their content from Boxee and other third party tools, but CBS is doing just the opposite. Now you can watch full television episodes from CBS on your iPhone by downloading the free TV.com application.
Posted in Apple, Cell phones, Online video | No Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Brain trainers such as Dr Kawishima’s Brain Training, Mindfit, and Lumosity have become big business over the past few years. But new research suggests that they don’t actually do anything special, and in fact, completing a crossword is just as beneficial to the health of your brain.
Posted in Opinion, Technology | 3 Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Facebook has taken the hint. After being ripped apart by users, privacy groups, and journalists over its over-the-top, unnecessarily harsh new Terms of Service, the company is asking those same people to help shape its future. Facebook may still own you, but at least it’s doing so transparently.
Posted in Internet, Legal, Opinion, Social Media | No Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Two of the best ways to green your home are recycling and conserving energy. Cellulose insulation allows you to do both. This insulation is comprised of recycled paper, usually recycled newspaper. The paper is usually shredded and then soaked in a fluid to reduce the chance of fire.
Posted in Green Technology, Science and technology | No Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Prosecutors in the trial of staff from filesharing site The Pirate Bay have reworded the charges in the hopes of improving the chances of a conviction. The changes come as a senior music industry figure gave evidence on the effects of filesharing.
Posted in Legal, Music, Piracy | No Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
A British man who hacking into NASA has come one step closer to being extradited to the United States. British prosecutors have refused to bring charges against Gary McKinnon, a step which might have kept him out of U.S. courts.
Posted in Hacking, Legal | 1 Comment »